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3 premium Indian credit cards, side by side. Winner in each row is highlighted in yellow.

Mastercard · Axis Bank
2X rewards on dining — Best for dining.
Annual fee
₹750

Visa · HSBC India
2X reward points per ₹100 — Best for rewards.
Annual fee
₹500

Mastercard · ICICI Bank
4 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · travel · rewards.
Annual fee
₹12,000
Axis Bank
Annual Fee
₹750
Reward Rate
2X rewards on dining
Welcome Benefit
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HSBC India
Annual Fee
₹500
Reward Rate
2X reward points per ₹100
Welcome Benefit
—
ICICI Bank
Annual Fee
₹12,000
Reward Rate
4 reward points per ₹100
Welcome Benefit
—
Side by side
Every fee, reward and benefit in one place — the winning card in each row is marked with a check.
CategoryFeature | Axis Aura Credit CardMastercard · Axis Bank | HSBC Smart Value Credit CardVisa · HSBC India | ICICI Emeralde Credit CardMastercard · ICICI Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
Card image | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Provider | Axis Bank | HSBC India | ICICI Bank |
Card | |||
Annual fee | ₹750 | ₹500Best | ₹12,000 |
Joining fee | ₹750 | ₹500Best | ₹12,000 |
Reward rate | 2X rewards on dining | 2X reward points per ₹100 | 4 reward points per ₹100Best |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | No | No | No |
Network | Mastercard | Visa | Mastercard |
Best for | dining | rewards | premium, travel, rewards |
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